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Porco Rosso Is Hayao Miyazaki’s Most Underrated Masterpiece

It’s pretty safe to say that if you’re an io9 reader, you’ve probably seen at least one Hayao Miyazaki movie (and likely more). Along with the legendary Studio Ghibli, the anime production company he co-founded, Miyazaki has made some of the greatest and most celebrated animated movies ever. But there’s one film of his that…

Movies Rob Bricken

The Inciting Incident of Star Wars‘ High Republic Is a Horrifying Technological Disaster

New war, same as the old war. We’re so used to Star Wars’ cyclical saga at this point, we were just waiting for The High Republic to reveal some ancient evil or lingering secret Imperial force that could put its generation of Jedi at their peak to the test. Turns out, thankfully, that’s not the…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

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Y: the Last Man Is Now on the Run to Streaming

Much like its leading (and only) man Yorick, the live-action Y: The Last Man adaptation is on the run once again, though this time it’s running to an entirely new network. According to the Hollywood Reporter, instead of the FX network proper, Y: The Last Man is now slated to premiere on FX on Hulu…

Books & Comics Charles Pulliam-Moore

In the Debut Trailer for Apple TV+’s Foundation, a Mighty Empire Stands on the Brink of Ruin

It’s an adaptation 50 years in the making, which somehow feels more pertinent than ever. The first teaser trailer for Foundation, Apple TV+’s take on Isaac Asimov’s groundbreaking sci-fi series, has arrived—telling the story of a futuristic empire facing its own inevitable destruction, as a group of rebels fight to preserve what little they can…

Trailers Beth Elderkin

Joel Schumacher, the Man Who Gave Us Bat-Nipples, Has Died at 80

Say what you will about Joel Schumacher’s stint as the architect of Batman’s cinematic presence, but never let it be said that the director didn’t have taste. Variety reports that the Batman Forever and Batman & Robin director died at 80 years old on Monday morning, following a lengthy fight against cancer over the course…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore

Michael Keaton Could Play Bruce Wayne Again for The Flash Movie

Funny thing about Infinite Earths to have crises on. Anyone could show up. The Wrap and the Hollywood Reporter are reporting Michael Keaton is in talks with Warner Bros. to potentially reprise his role as the Dark Knight himself for the upcoming, long-in-the-works Flash movie starring Ezra Miller’s version of Barry Allen. The Wrap notes…

Movies James Whitbrook

Thank God, Avatar: The Last Airbender Is HD on Netflix Now

Praise be, your cabbages can look better than ever. Everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked Avatar: The Last Airbender came to Netflix last month, giving us the chance to revisit Aang’s quest to save the world from the wroth of Fire Lord Ozai (and when we were finished, get right to carrying on with…

io9 James Whitbrook

Our 25 Favorite Summer Blockbusters of the 1980s

For the first time in most of our lifetimes, your local movie theater won’t have a summer blockbuster season. The covid-19 pandemic took care of that, pushing most of the big-budget popcorn films scheduled for this year’s summer months into fall, spring, or even next summer. Since we can’t enjoy summer blockbusters in theaters this…

Movies Germain Lussier

Read Creatures of Charm and Hunger: Chapter 21

Two years ago, io9 shared author Molly Tanzer’s Victorian fantasy novelCreatures of Will & Temper in serialized excerpts. And now we’ve got good news for fans of the author, not to mention fans of free books: We’re doing it again, with her newest title! Check out chapter 21 today. Here’s the link to the prologue where it…

Books & Comics io9 Staff

The Witcher Will Recommence Coin Tossing in August

Presumably said coins will be tossed into the pockets of cast and crew as they ramp up production on the series’ second season. One would hope so, at least. Strained bardic jokes aside, yes, Netflix has confirmed that UK based production on the sophomore season of The Witcher will recommence from August 17. The streamer…

io9 James Whitbrook

Updates from Stranger Things, Twilight Zone, and More

Oscar Isaac casts doubts on whether or not he’d return to the galaxy far, far away. David Koepp teases his still-alive Bride of Frankenstein remake. Warner Bros. is bringing The Halloween Tree to the big screen. Plus, get a look at Studio Ghibli’s new CG movie, and Doom Patrol battles the terrifyingly disco Doctor Tyme.…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson

Jaws Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb Reflects on the Suddenly Relevant Legacy of the Mayor From Jaws

I feel like I’ve thought more about the mayor from Jaws more in the past three months than I have in the entire rest of my life, multiplied several times over. Out of all the major pop culture figures people have referenced as they’ve struggled to deal with the ongoing global pandemic caused by the…

Movies Julie Muncy

Watch David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker Judge a Doctor Who Cosplay Contest

Only one catch: the cosplays were made in a day, with only household items. I guess that’s two catches. This last week, James Corden decided to nerd up his show, The Late Late Show With James Corden, with a Doctor Who cosplay contest. Challenging his viewers to build their best lockdownWho cosplays in less than…

io9 Julie Muncy

Jenn Ravenna Tran Creates Lush Fantasy Worlds and Some Incredible Fan Art

From beautiful fantasy landscapes to stylish fan art, Jenn Ravenna Tran is an impressive illustrator. Currently working on Guild Wars 2 at Arenanet, as well as doing illustrations and concept art for Magic the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons, Jenn Ravenna Tran works in a variety of styles and mediums, from video games to tabletop…

io9 Julie Muncy

This Trailer for The King’s Man Takes Super Spy Action to the Early 20th Century

When shadowy masterminds threaten to descend the world into chaos, the Kingsman steps in. Even if his agency was only ust created. It’s prequel time. Set in the early 20th century, The King’s Man is the newest film in the Kingsmen series of raunchy super spy flicks helmed by Matthew Vaughn, based on a comic…

Trailers Julie Muncy

Read Creatures of Charm and Hunger: Chapter 20

Two years ago, io9 shared author Molly Tanzer’s Victorian fantasy novelCreatures of Will & Temper in serialized excerpts. And now we’ve got good news for fans of the author, not to mention fans of free books: We’re doing it again, with her newest title! Check out chapter twenty today. Here’s the link to the prologue where it…

Books & Comics io9 Staff

Comedy Central Is Picking Up Jodie, a Daria Spinoff Series

The cynical, wry world of Daria is continuing on television, though not on MTV. As reported by Deadline, the spinoff series Jodie, created and written by Grace Edwards (Insecure, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), has been acquired by Comedy Central as part of a shift by the network to build a bigger repertoire of animated adult comedies.…

io9 Julie Muncy

Adam Driver’s Version of Kylo Ren’s Backstory Is Realistic and Depressing

Kylo Ren has an official backstory, which involves him being shipped off to Luke’s Jedi Academy, his angst and frustration at trying to live up to his large legacy, and more than a little bit of big Dark Side intervention from the baddies of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. In Adam Driver’s mind, that story…

Movies Julie Muncy

Marvel’s Cancelled New Warriors Series Would Have Featured M.O.D.O.K., of All People

Imagine, if you will, a world where M.O.D.O.K., the Marvel Universe’s most cylindrical villain, was mainstream. Such a strange, beautiful dream may be coming, what with him actually having an animated series on the way. But it could have happened much sooner. That news comes courtesy of Kevin Beigel, the showrunner of a pitched-and-piloted New…

io9 Julie Muncy

Hulu Renews Crossing Swords and Polar Opposites for One More Season Each

Renewals all around! If you’re a fan of vulgar animated comedies, hurrah for you! As announced in a recent press release, Hulu has opted to renew both of its new pottymouthed adult cartoons for a second season, that being Crossing Swords, its show about a hapless squire trying to save his beloved kingdom, and Solar…

io9 Julie Muncy

Porco Rosso Is Hayao Miyazaki’s Most Underrated Masterpiece

The Inciting Incident of Star Wars‘ High Republic Is a Horrifying Technological Disaster

Y: the Last Man Is Now on the Run to Streaming

In the Debut Trailer for Apple TV+’s Foundation, a Mighty Empire Stands on the Brink of Ruin

Joel Schumacher, the Man Who Gave Us Bat-Nipples, Has Died at 80

Michael Keaton Could Play Bruce Wayne Again for The Flash Movie

Thank God, Avatar: The Last Airbender Is HD on Netflix Now

Our 25 Favorite Summer Blockbusters of the 1980s

Read Creatures of Charm and Hunger: Chapter 21

The Witcher Will Recommence Coin Tossing in August

Updates from Stranger Things, Twilight Zone, and More

Jaws Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb Reflects on the Suddenly Relevant Legacy of the Mayor From Jaws

Watch David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker Judge a Doctor Who Cosplay Contest

Jenn Ravenna Tran Creates Lush Fantasy Worlds and Some Incredible Fan Art

This Trailer for The King’s Man Takes Super Spy Action to the Early 20th Century

Read Creatures of Charm and Hunger: Chapter 20

Comedy Central Is Picking Up Jodie, a Daria Spinoff Series

Adam Driver’s Version of Kylo Ren’s Backstory Is Realistic and Depressing

Marvel’s Cancelled New Warriors Series Would Have Featured M.O.D.O.K., of All People

Hulu Renews Crossing Swords and Polar Opposites for One More Season Each

‘Scream 7’ Comes Home With Deleted Scenes We Hope Will Improve the Movie

A QR Code Too Small to See Hints at a New, Non-Annoying Use for the Format

Andy Weir Apologizes After ‘Star Trek’ Comment Backlash

Scientists Discover Hidden Behavior in Water That Helps Explain Why Ice Floats

The ‘Paradise’ Season 2 Finale Paved the Way for a Wildly Sci-Fi Season 3

A $1 Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Lands at Mint Mobile With Unlimited Data at 50% Off in a Clearance Push

Your Wimpy Workouts Aren’t Cutting It, Scientists Say

Anker Prime Power Bank Drops to an All-Time Low (200W, 20,100mAh, 3-Port) as Amazon Clears Out Remaining Spring Sale Stock

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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